In September 2026, the average price for used detached houses in the Tokyo metropolitan area rose by 4.3% compared to the previous month, reaching ¥44.77 million. This marks the first price increase in four months in Tokyo, a significant indicator for potential home buyers and investors.

Conversely, the Kinki and Chubu regions experienced price declines of 1.0% and 0.5%, respectively, highlighting a growing disparity in housing markets across Japan. The Tokyo residential market remains particularly attractive to international residents and investors, making these developments crucial to watch.